US Bridges

Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival

Good

Queens County, New York · At LA Guardia Airport · Structure no. 000000005525164

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
935 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival in Queens County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 935 ft (285 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTerminal B Departu
CrossesTerminal B Hov & Arrival
LocationAt LA Guardia Airport
Coordinates40.77267, -73.87016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length935 ft (285 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$66.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival?

The structure is 935 ft (285 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Terminal B Departu over Terminal B Hov & Arrival?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.